8:25 PM,
Jan. 16, 2014

Rutgers defensive back Ian Thomas returns an interception against Fresno State on Aug. 29 in Fresno, Calif.

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Ian Thomas is returning to the Rutgers football program, but he is not picking up back where he left off.

The cornerback, who was a part-time starter as a redshirt freshman when he abruptly quit the team six games into last season for reasons that later became a source of dispute, was granted a conditional return Thursday by coach Kyle Flood.

New Jersey Press Media's attempts to reach Flood were unsuccessful, but he said in a statement, "This was a unique situation to be involved with. Ian knows he will be starting back at square one and will need to prove to the coaching staff and his teammates he is ...

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